2008 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · AC08 AFJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean record for the last three years. The most recent test on 17 February 2025 at 124,275 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories. This indicates that the mechanical and safety components currently meet the minimum DVSA standards, suggesting a period of consistent maintenance following a single test failure recorded in early 2022. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of its age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. Between January 2024 and February 2025, the car covered 4,162 miles, showing a steady but predictable usage rate. The gap of 3,017 miles between the January 2023 and January 2024 tests confirms the vehicle has not been subjected to high-intensity long-distance driving, which typically preserves the integrity of the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage counterparts. Despite the clean MOT history recently, a physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of an 18-year-old Fiat Punto. The buyer should specifically check for corrosion on the sills, wheel arches, and rear suspension mounting points as these are common areas for structural rot in this model. Since the record does not show recurring advisories for brake wear or suspension bushes, a manual check of perished rubber and fluid leaks is necessary, as these components often reach the end of their functional life regardless of low mileage.